CELADON SILK FAILLE & LISERE EVENING GOWN, 1880s

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  • Lot: 238
  • May 12th, 2021-Spring Fling-Vintage Visions
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
Fitted bodice & princess line split skirt of lisere in entwined floral brocaded silk galloon motifs w/ deeply tucked blonde lace overlay to bodice front, neckline & engageante cuffs, extended celadon silk faille long sleeved over bodice to train, gold silk satin petticoat w/ double ruffle at hem extending under crenelated & looped tabs, c. 1877, B 32.5", W 23.5", L 55"-76", (shattering throughout faille, 4.5" tear CB, light stains CB W, lining shattering) fair; t/w brown taffeta w/ net & chenille, B 41", L 20", (tacks holding up trim undone). Museum of the City of New York.

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  • Price Realized: $ 1312.5
  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1850-1890

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